At least eight parked vehicles were damaged during a vandalism spree in Merstham on Tuesday night (October 15).

Windows and windscreens were left shattered, in what police believe was a drive-by missiles attack in Albury Road and Nutfield Road.

Officers said a car was spotted being driven around the area, and they suspect the culprits could have been firing a BB gun or air rifle, or using a catapult to hurl missiles at the parked vehicles.

Reigate and Banstead Neighbourhood Inspector Richard Haycock said it was an example of "mindless criminality".

He urged anyone who may have seen a vehicle in the area to call 101, adding: "What I really hope is that someone may have seen the car and got an index [registration number]. That would be really helpful."

PC Gemma Taylor added: “This type of criminal damage is completely mindless and has left a lot of people out of pocket as a result.

“I would urge anyone who saw either the offence take place or anything suspicious in this area around the time of the offence to contact police with information.”